People
The People section on Catering Today highlights the leaders, teams, and professionals shaping the UK hospitality and catering industry. It features executive appointments, career moves, leadership insights, and profiles of influential figures across restaurants, pubs, and catering businesses. With coverage of workforce trends, recruitment, and management strategies, Catering Today provides hospitality professionals with updates and inspiration from the individuals driving innovation, growth, and excellence across the sector.
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Aug- 2023 -24 August
Tortilla appoints new director to board
Tortilla has announced that Keith Down will join its board as a non-executive director, with effect from today (24 August). The Mexican chain said Down brings a wealth of leadership experience gained across a broad range of consumer-focused businesses. He has held senior positions at companies operating across a wide…
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18 August
Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD
The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September. Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …
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17 August
Subway appoints new senior leadership team
Subway has announced the appointment of Douglas Fry as its new president of North America, Carrie Walsh as its new president of EMEA, and Mike Kehoe as the group’s new chief development officer. This comes as the fast food chain’s former president of North America, Trevor Haynes, announced he will…
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16 August
Domino’s director steps down
Domino’s has announced that Usman Nabi has informed the board of his decision to step down as a director of the company with immediate effect this week. He initially joined the board of the Domino’s Pizza Group in November 2019. Since then, he has played an important role in supporting…
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Jul- 2023 -28 July
The Silver Birch appoints new GM
Chiswick restaurant, The Silver Birch, has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as the venue’s new general manager. A seasoned hospitality management professional, Proden will take over the role with more than 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development. According to Proden, his passion for…
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27 July
Big Table Group appoints Las Iguanas managing director
The Big Table Group has announced the appointment of Lisa Gibbons as the new managing director of Las Iguanas effective from 31 July, following a review of internal and external candidates. Gibbons takes up her new role with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, having started her career in…
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14 July
RenMor at The Headland appoints new executive chef
The newly-launched £3m Restaurant RenMor at the five-star Cornish hotel, The Headland, has announced the appointment of Gavin Edney as its new executive chef. Prior to his appointment, Edney spent almost six years as group executive chef for Castlebridge Hospitality, working with Mike Robinson to develop and open The Elder…
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11 July
Half Cut Market appoints Jack Newton as head chef
Halt Cut Market, the Kentish Town-based restaurant, wine bar, and shop has appointed Jack Newton as its new head chef. Newton, 30, originally from County Kildare, just outside Dublin, studied graphic design at London’s UAL before moving back to Dublin in 2018 to pursue his career as a chef in…
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11 July
Trinity reappoints Harry Kirkpatrick as head chef
The neighbourhood restaurant located in Clapham Old Town, Trinity, has announced the reappointment of Harry Kirkpatrick to the role of head chef. This news comes as Kirkpatrick has formerly held a senior role in the kitchen team before “seeking new culinary adventures”. His career has seen him mirror the apprenticeship…
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5 July
Restaurant Associates expands team amid strong period of growth
Restaurant Associates have announced a series of promotions and hires based on 18 months of year-on-year growth with several major contract gains globally. Mark Connell, previously head of sales, has been promoted to sales and retention director. Connell will also be supporting the growth agenda for Rapport Guest Services and…
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